Watch the video showing the parade for Carnaval in Montevideo, Uruguay. How would you compare this parade with a parade where you live?

What information can you tell us about Uruguay? Information we are looking for:

*interesting facts

*places to see

*things to do

*celebrations/festivals

*traditions

*historic events

*famous people from here and why they are famous

*why they speak Spanish

*any other information you think we should know about Uruguay